Issue Date: Friday, June 16th, 2017
Issue Time: 9:45AM MDT
Summary:
Sunshine mixed with a few clouds, along with seasonably warm summer temperatures were common across Colorado on Thursday. With dry air in place underneath a weak upper-level ridge, there was little to no atmospheric instability and thus, limited potential for rainfall.
Although relative humidity values were low, a bit more moisture was in the air compared to Wednesday. This, in combination with lower wind speeds allow for the complete or near-complete containment of two large wildfires in Rio Blanco County: the Dead Dog and Hunter fires. With over 15,000 acres of burn area, we will be adding the Dead Dog fire footprint to our fire scar watchlist in time for this summer’s monsoon rains.
Flooding was not reported on Thursday. For precipitation estimates in your area, check out the State Precipitation Map below.
